No tax evasion, Telangana govt gave Rs 1 cr as incentive: Sania Mirza

Tennis star Sania Mirza, who was summoned in connection with an alleged case of non-payment of Service Tax, has denied any tax evasion.

In response to the summons issued to the tennis star on February 6, her Chartered Accountant appeared on her behalf before the Service Tax authorities on Wednesday, as she has gone abroad. She contended that Rs 1 crore given to her by the Telangana government was a 'training incentive'.

"Sania's representative submitted certain documents before the Service Tax authorities and contended that the Rs 1 crore she received from Telangana government was training incentive and the amount was not towards becoming state's brand ambassador," official sources told.